Sunday, April 12, 2020

Cong You Bing - Scallion Pancakes

My family made these quite often when I was a kid. A successful bing has many layers.
4/26/20 For one bing I put in spicy chutney powder instead of cong+salt. Deliciously spicy!

Dough
  • 2 c flour
  • 3/4 c boiling water (up to 1 cup)
Filling
  • 2 stems of scallions
  • salt
  • oil (sesame, canola)
  1. Slowly add the boiling water to the flour in a food processor and process for 15 seconds OR mix by hand.
  2. Let sit covered in an oiled boil for 30 min (or longer).
  3. Divide dough into 4 pieces.
  4. Roll into large flat shape, as thin as possible.
  5. Cover with oil and salt. Spread with fingers. Sprinkle chopped scallions on top.
  6. Roll the long side. Start coiling into a snail, end with a second snail coil on top of the first.
  7. Squash it with your hand and roll out to final size (NOT as thin as the first time).
  8. Cook on low-medium heat in oiled frying pan until nicely browned on each side.
  9. Slice into wedges and enjoy warm.

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